Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCrewel Cross, at No Man's Land

Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land

England
List entry 1007756
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Crewel Cross is a medieval wayside cross located at No Man's Land in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that once marked routes and boundaries across the Cornish landscape. The cross survives as a standing stone structure, bearing witness to medieval religious and practical functions in rural Cornwall. Such crosses served as waymarkers for travellers and pilgrims, and often held significance in the organisation of local territories and ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007756. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land?

Crewel Cross is a medieval wayside cross located at No Man's Land in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007756.

Who is responsible for protecting Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land?

Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007756.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel (7.2 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel (7.2 km), Two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly (8 km).

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